pole horse

/poʊl hɔrs/
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Other forms: pole horses

Definitions of pole horse
  1. noun
    a draft horse harnessed alongside the shaft or pole of a vehicle
    synonyms: poler
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    type of:
    draft horse, draught horse, dray horse
    horse adapted for drawing heavy loads
  2. noun
    the horse having a starting position next to the inside rail in a harness race
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    type of:
    trotter, trotting horse
    a horse trained to trot; especially a horse trained for harness racing
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